A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and family should include a directive to do what?

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?

When assessing for the subjective symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which question will the nurse ask a client hospitalized for severe anxiety related to a sexual assault by a family member as a teenager?

A charge nurse is conducting a staff education in-service about depressive disorders. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for depression?

After failing two tests, a college student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?

A patient with suicidal impulses is on the highest level of suicide precautions. Which measures should the nurse incorporate into the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?

Which experiences are most likely to precipitate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? (Select all that apply.)

A patient states, "I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy. What can I expect from the sessions? Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for suspected abuse. The client is quiet and withdrawn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote client communication?